MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. SEEKER; SUPPORT CATHETER

Catalog Number	SK13514
Medical Device Problem Codes	Retraction Problem (1536); Failure to Advance (2524); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H10: d4: (expiry date: 12/2024).H11: section a: through f: the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a recanalization procedure in the superficial femoral artery via the contralateral approach, because the bifurcation angle was too tight, the catheter had allegedly kinked.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly could not able to cross the lesion.Furthermore, the device allegedly had retraction problem.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: SEEKER
• Common Device Name: SUPPORT CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 19057609
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-00464
• Device Sequence Number: 15020750
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741067877
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741067877
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K103367
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: SK13514
• Device Lot Number: VTGZ0251
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown